Dakine Heli Pro: Hydration Pack for Your Outdoor Trips

Are you ready to head out to the snow for the afternoon? If you don't have a Dakine Heli Pro then you're not ready yet. This is a pack that will hold all of the necessary gear you need including your snowboard or skis.

The Dakine Heli Pro pack is a great looking pack that is comfortable and will hold just about everything you need. There are two different sizes (18L and 20L) of the Heli Pro and both are just as hard working as the other. You have room for gloves, goggles, extra clothes and lunch too. There are special straps to hold your snowboard either vertically or cross and your skis can be carried at a diagonal.

Just looking at the pack you can tell that it is designed well and the construction is sturdy and can take whatever the day may dish out. The main cargo area is very roomy as it can even fit a 15" laptop (most brands). The front pocket has enough room to stash extra stuff; there is even an organizer pocket to hold pens and your smart phone. The top pocket is perfect for your goggles and you know that they won't get scratched because the pocket is fleece lined.

The Dakine Heli Pro measures at 21 x 11 x 5.5 inches (53 x 28 x 14cm); total volume is 1200 cubic inches (20L) and weighs 2 pounds (.9kg) dry. The material is 600D polyester so you know that the outside is rugged and will protect whatever you have on the inside. To keep the pack secure to the body, the waist belt fits comfortably and it's also padded so that helps too.

What was the weight? Two pounds dry? I know you are not going to purposely soak your pack; the dry weight means that there is no hydration in the back at that weight. Hydration? Yep, there is a special sleeve in the pack that will hold a reservoir to hold water to quench your thirst when you need it.

You can purchase either a 70 ounce (2L) or a 100 ounce (3L) reservoir to fill and take in the pack. The 70 ounce will get you through several hours on the trail and the 100 ounce should last you a minimum of three hours. With the full reservoir securely placed inside the pack, the Quick Disconnect hose is pushed through the special port in the back and then is available when you need a drink.

But it doesn't matter if you have classes all morning or you are going snowboarding for the afternoon, the Dakine Heli Pro will be able to hold your books or your gear to get you through the day. When choosing which Heli Pro pack you like the best, make sure you get the right size. Yes, they are available in large and small. The difference is that the small packs are narrower and have shorter shoulder straps and a shorter waist belt.

Now you know that you have to get yourself a Dakine Heli Pro, which color or pattern are you going to pick? Don't forget to make sure it fits right and picks up a reservoir to keep you hydrated while you are out. At about $100, this is a quality and durable pack that you should consider next time you need a new pack.

Read more about this great pack as well as Dakine Nomad and other Dakine Bags on our web site.